Ruth Elizabeth Freeland Rechten

Mrs Rechten was my 9th grade English teacher 50 years ago. Probably the best teacher I ever had including college. She had a great influence on me especially with my writing skills. Mrs Rechten would patiently go through each paper with me and have me re-write it - sometimes there would be 3 rewrites. And in the end I became a pretty decent writer.

I think of her every now and then and when discussions come up about education and teaching I quickly bring up her name as an example of...

I'm so sorry. I was a close friend of Robin's and slept over often. Mrs. Recten was fun to hang with(especially for a parent). When she picked up her new Fiat, we went to the drive in to see The Omen.

Ms. Rechten was my 9th Grade English Teacher, which she combined with Ms. Guenther's Civic's class to make Civics/English. It was a brilliant way to teach, so far ahead of her time. Everyone looked forward to her class and although I am in my late 50's now, I remember what she taught us. She had us all over to her home for a swim party after the school year. She really cared about her students and will be lovingly remembered and forever missed. My condolences to her family. God Bless...

Mrs. Rechten was my 9th grade English teacher at Bayshore Junior High, and the one teacher who truly made a difference in my life. It was she who opened my eyes to the joy of writing. She prodded and encouraged us to produce our very best work, and I remember how thrilled I was when she told me I had already discovered my voice as a writer. It was entirely due to her that I pursued the career I've loved as a writer and editor. My condolences to her family; it sounds like she was not only a...

l remember Mrs. Rechten as a favorite teacher at MTHS. I am a 1963 graduate and I will have special thoughts of her as our class is preparing for our 55th Class Reunion. I am so very sorry for your loss. May God bless and comfort you with peace and love.

I am sad for Ruth's dear family. Mrs. Rechten was an amazing teacher and role model. I was a student in her first years of teaching English at Lincoln H.S. in Jersey City. She was an inspiration to us all.
Alice Sampron Vega
St. Paul, MN

Mrs. Rechten was my English teacher at Middletown Township High School. She was my favorite teacher, and had a greater impact on me than any other teacher. Her encouragement and counsel served me well throughout my life. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Mrs. Rechten was one of my favorite teachers in my 9th grade year at Bayshore. She was the reason for me joining the class on a trip to Germany on spring break in 1971. Love to the family and may she rest peacefully.